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SADIS software evaluation results

Almos Systems BV - FINAL ASSESSMENT RESULTS

Software functionality - Almos Systems BV 29/11/2001
(Updated 19/04/2002 and 30/3/2004) 		Available
Y/N		 Comments
1. Display of OPMET data Y  
2. GRIB decoder and display package See comments GRIB decoder and visualisation package is available, with following minor caveats:
  • Ability to process re-headed (with EGRR headers) Washington GRIB data has not been demonstrated to WAFC London.
  • N-S, E-W labels on lat./long. graticule needs to be made optional
3. BUFR decoder and display package N BUFR decoder and visualisation package is available but does not currently produce WAFS SIGWX charts to a compliant ICAO standard.
4. Display and ability to prompt users of the arrival of chart amendments Y  
5. Display and ability to prompt users of the arrival of SADIS administrative messages Y  
6. Display of tropical cyclone advisory statements Y  
7. Display of volcanic ash advisory statements Y  
8. Display of volcanic ash trajectory/dispersion charts Y  
9. Display bulletin contents from the WMO header Y  
10. Display of Special AIREPS Y  
11. Ability to receive SADIS products via FTP See comment WAFC London has not had a demonstration of this facility, but the facility is available.

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